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Lung Cancer

Causes of Lung Cancer

Many patients know that smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. It is responsible for up to 80% of lung cancer deaths, but it is also only one factor that increases a patient’s risk. Patients should reduce their risk of cancer by avoiding or mitigating their exposure to these factors that are known causes of lung cancer:

Smoking

Secondhand smoke

Radon exposure (odorless, tasteless radioactive gas found in some homes, buildings and basements)